Transcript Islamic diet presentation

Dietary Counseling
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Halal – “a word used that describes any
behavior that is permissible under Islamic law,
including behavior, speech, dress, manner,
conduct, and dietary laws”
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Literally meaning “permissible”
Haram – food that is forbidden for consumption
under Islamic law
Zabiha – the term used for slaughtering an
animal according to Islamic law
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Many verses in the Koran (Quran) emphasize
the importance of observing Halal in honor of
Allah
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Frequently used to cite Allah's instruction on the
importance of observing a Halal diet
They include:
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Koran 2:173 - “He only
prohibits for you the
eating of animals that die
of themselves (without
human interference),
blood, the Meat of pigs,
and animals dedicated to
other than GOD. If one is
forced (to eat these),
without being malicious
or deliberate, he incurs
no sin”
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Koran 5:3 - “Prohibited for you
are animals that die of
themselves, blood, the MEAT
of pigs, and animals dedicated
to other than GOD. (Animals
that die of themselves include
those) strangled, struck with
an object, fallen from a height,
gored, attacked by a wild
animal - unless you save your
animal before it dies - and
animals sacrificed on altars.
Also prohibited is dividing the
meat through a game of
chance; this is an
abomination”...unless forced to
do so by famine
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Koran 5:5 - “Today, all
good food is made lawful
for you. The food of the
people of the scripture
(Jews & Christians) is
lawful (halal) for you...”
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Koran 6:145 - “I do not
find in the revelations
given to me any food that
is prohibited for any
eater except: (1) carrion,
(2) running blood, (3) the
meat of pigs, for it is
contaminated, and (4)
the meat of animals
blasphemously
dedicated to other than
GOD”
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Koran 16:14 - “And He
committed the sea to
serve you; you eat from it
tender meat, and extract
jewelry which you wear.
And you see the ships
roaming it for your
commercial benefits, as
you seek His bounties,
that you may be
appreciative”
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Koran 16:115 - “He only
prohibits for you dead
animals, blood, the meat
of pigs, and food which is
dedicated to other than
GOD”
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Protocol of Zabiha:
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Only animals that are not forbidden should be slaughtered
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The animal must be slaughtered by a Muslim
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If the animal is small enough, it is held against the ground
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The throat is slit, but not severed, and the three main blood
vessels are cut
While the throat is being slit, the slaughterer speaks the
name of Allah or recites a blessing containing his name
All parts of the animal, including muscle and hooves, are
considered Halal
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Dietary considerations:
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Alcohol – all intoxicants, especially alcohol, are
considered Haram (not Halal)
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Foods cooked in spirits, liquor, or beer are not acceptable
A food ingredient that is suspended in alcohol is also not
acceptable
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ex. vanilla extract
Gelatin – depending on the source, gelatin may or
may not be Halal
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If the gelatin came from a pig or an unblessed cow, it is
considered Haram (not Halal)
Gelatin derived from fish may also be Halal, depending
on an individual's beliefs regarding shellfish
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Dietary considerations (cont):
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Lecithin – if derived from vegetables (usually soy),
eggs, or Halal animals, Lecithin is acceptable to eat
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Rennet and other dairy enzymes – Rennet comes from
the stomach of a calf
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Prevents oil and water from separating
If the calf was slaughtered according to Zabiha, it is Halal
If these enzymes come from an animal that is not Halal,
they are always forbidden
Shortening – if derived from a non-Halal animal, such
as lard from a pig, shortening is forbidden
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Shortening derived from vegetables is Halal
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Dietary considerations (cont.):
Blood - Raw meat must be soaked in water to drain
out the blood before cooking. Muslims are permitted
to eat only well-done cooked meat where no trace of
blood can be found after cooking
Fasting during Ramadan – for suhur (pre-fast meal),
iftar (evening meal), and snacks between sunset
and sunrise, it is recommended that Muslims eat
high-fiber meals to sustain satiety over longer
periods
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Fried foods and sugary sweets should be
avoided
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Islamic Nuances for Dietetic Practice:
Physical contact between non-mahram (non-blood or
marriage related) females and males is generally not
permissable
Do not initiate a handshake with a patient of the
opposite sex unless they extend their hand first
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Also applies to hugging
When consulting patients of the opposite sex, leave
the door ajar, but not wide open to protect patient
privacy
Ideally, physical contact should be performed in
private by a practitioner of the same gender
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Islamic Nuances for Dietetic Practice (cont.):
Since some Muslims may not feel comfortable in coed fitness centers, dietary practitioners should
consider physical activities that can be done at
home or in private
Consider Muslim-friendly facilities with designated
hours for men and women
Ask questions regarding personal degrees of religious
observance, but be respectful
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Islamic Food and Nutrition Counsil of America
(IFANCA)
“Non-profit Islamic organization dedicated to promote halal food
and the institution of halal”
“IFANCA-certified halal products are in nearly every major
country of the world and cover all food-industry categories”
Certifies halal food products in over 50 countries around the
world
“Certifies halal products in all food and consumable product
categories, as well as vaccines and pharmaceuticals”
Certifies cosmetics, packaging materials, and sanitation
chemicals
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